Table of Contents
- What Letterbox Dog Treats Are and Why They Suit UK Homes
- The Letterbox Dog Treat Box Range at Fido's Tasty Treats
- How to Pick the Right Letterbox Box for Your Dog
- Natural Dog Treats and Chews: What Arrives in the Box
- Puppy Treats by Post: Age, Size and Chewing Guidance
- Dog Treat Hampers: When a Letterbox Box Is the Better Gift
- How to Order Letterbox Dog Treats Online
- Common Mistakes to Avoid Before You Order
- Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: October 5, 2026
What Letterbox Dog Treats Are and Why They Suit UK Homes
Letterbox dog treats are mixed selections of natural treats and chews packed flat enough to fit through a standard letterbox, so they arrive whether you are in or out. At Fido's Tasty Treats, we hand-pack ours at our shop in Normanton, and the format has become one of the most practical ways to buy treats online. No missed deliveries. No trip to the sorting office.
That convenience matters more than it sounds. Most people ordering letterbox dog treats are doing it precisely because they work, or because they want a treat parcel to land quietly for a dog at home.
What usually decides whether a letterbox box works for your dog is not the box itself, but the contents inside it. Size, texture and how your dog chews matter far more than the packaging.
The Letterbox Dog Treat Box Range at Fido's Tasty Treats
Fido's Tasty Treats keeps letterbox boxes simple, with a small number of clear options rather than a wall of near-identical choices. Each one is hand-packed, and each is built around a different kind of dog.
Try Me Letterbox Dog Treat Box - Small (22 Treats)
The Small Try Me Box costs £15.00 and holds 22 mixed treats, chosen around smaller, softer pieces and lighter chewing options. Pieces are generally around 4-6 cm or longer. It is designed as an easy introduction to our mixed boxes rather than a selection of larger, denser chews.
This one tends to suit small dogs, lighter or steady chewers, and puppies aged 16 weeks and over once every item has been checked by their owner.
Try Me Letterbox Dog Treat Box - Large (20 Treats)
The Large Try Me Box is also £15.00 and holds 20 treats at roughly 500g. It is a wider spread of sizes, proteins and textures: medium sausages, dental sticks, biltong, rabbit ears, jerky sticks, chicken feet, a duck foot, beef and lamb pizzles, and more.
It may suit medium and large dogs, dogs already used to natural treats, and steady or confident chewers. Some pieces may be too large, dense or hard for very small dogs or dogs with damaged or sensitive teeth.
Here is how the two compare at a glance:
| Box | Treats | Weight | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try Me Small | 22 | Smaller, softer pieces | £15.00 | Small dogs, lighter chewers, puppies 16 weeks+ |
| Try Me Large | 20 | Approx. 500g | £15.00 | Medium and large dogs, confident chewers |
| Puppy Starter Pack | Mixed selection | Smaller rewards, softer chews | £20.00 | Puppies 12 weeks and over |
| Senior Pack | Mixed selection | Gentler, softer options | £20.00 | Older dogs preferring gentler treats |
How to Pick the Right Letterbox Box for Your Dog
Choosing the right letterbox dog treat box comes down to four things: your dog's size, age, chewing style and experience with natural treats. Work through them in that order and the choice usually makes itself.
Start with size. A treat your dog can swallow whole is the wrong treat, regardless of what the box says. Then look at chewing style. A dog that gulps food needs smaller, softer pieces. A confident chewer can handle denser natural chews.
Age sets a floor, not a guarantee. Our Small Try Me Box has a minimum age of 16 weeks, and the Puppy Starter Pack starts at 12 weeks. Age alone never makes every item suitable.
Finally, consider experience. A dog that has never had a natural chew may need a gentler starting point than one that has worked through rabbit ears and pizzles before.
Natural Dog Treats and Chews: What Arrives in the Box
Natural dog treats are treats made from animal parts and prepared snacks rather than shaped, highly processed biscuits. In our boxes you will find single animal parts such as rabbit ears, chicken feet, duck feet and pizzles, alongside prepared items like sausages, dental sticks and jerky sticks.
That mix is deliberate. Different textures keep a dog interested, and different proteins let you learn what your dog actually enjoys instead of guessing.
One thing worth knowing: natural pieces vary. Size, shape, colour, thickness and weight all differ from one box to the next because they are natural. The photo on a product page shows a representative box, not a guarantee that every piece will look identical.
Prepared products such as sausages and dental sticks may contain several ingredients, while single animal parts are just that. Our boxes are mixed, so the complete box is not single-ingredient. If your dog needs to avoid a particular ingredient, contact us before ordering.
Puppy Treats by Post: Age, Size and Chewing Guidance
Puppy treats by post work well as long as you check each piece before it goes anywhere near your puppy. Our Puppy Starter Letterbox Dog Treat Pack costs £20.00 and is selected around gentler textures, smaller rewards and chews that may be easier for a young dog to manage.
It may suit puppies aged 12 weeks and over, young dogs beginning to explore different treats, and puppies learning to chew steadily. It is generally softer and gentler than our tough-chew boxes.
The pack is chosen around gentler options, but some pieces may still be firmer, thicker or larger than others. Check each item against your puppy's physical size, mouth, developing teeth and chewing style. Do not give anything your puppy cannot chew comfortably.
If your puppy gulps food, has dental problems or a sensitive stomach, a different treat choice may suit better. That is a conversation worth having with your vet rather than guessing.
Dog Treat Hampers: When a Letterbox Box Is the Better Gift
Dog treat hampers suit a big occasion. A letterbox box suits almost everything else. If you are sending a gift to a dog owner who works, travels, or simply is not home to sign for a parcel, the letterbox format removes the whole delivery problem.
Our bespoke hampers are built for birthdays, gotcha days and Christmas, and they make a proper statement. But they also need someone to be in, and they are a bigger commitment.
A letterbox box is the more thoughtful choice when you do not know the dog's exact preferences. It lets the owner work out what their dog enjoys before committing to a larger hamper. For a new puppy, a rescue dog, or a dog you have never bought for before, that is usually the smarter first move.
How to Order Letterbox Dog Treats Online
Ordering takes a few minutes, and the process is the same whether you are local to Normanton or ordering from elsewhere in the UK.
- Pick your box: Small Try Me, Large Try Me, Puppy Starter or Senior.
- Read the contents list and check each item against your dog's size and chewing style.
- Add anything else you want, such as individual natural treats or training treats.
- Check out online. Delivery is free on orders over £8.
- Your box is hand-packed and dispatched, and it lands on the doormat.
If you are local, you can also shop in person at our Normanton store and ask us directly which box suits your dog. That is often the fastest way to get it right the first time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid Before You Order
The biggest mistake is buying on box size rather than contents. A box described as "large" refers to the selection, not to how hard the chews are. Read the contents list every time.
The second is assuming age equals suitability. A 16-week-old puppy and a 16-week-old puppy of a different breed are not the same dog. Check the actual pieces.
The third is ignoring how your dog eats. Dogs that gulp food need smaller, softer items, and no box description will tell you that about your own dog. You have to watch them.
The fourth is forgetting that natural pieces vary. If your dog liked a specific chew last time, the next one may be a different thickness. That is normal, and it is worth re-checking each piece before you hand it over.
Finally, do not assume a mixed box will suit every dog in the house. If you have a large confident chewer and a small older dog, they may need different boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are letterbox dog treats?
Letterbox dog treats are mixed selections of natural treats and chews packed flat enough to fit through a standard letterbox. Fido's Tasty Treats packs its boxes by hand at its shop in Normanton, so they arrive without you needing to be home. The small box holds 22 treats and the large box holds 20, both around 500g, and each box mixes different proteins, textures and sizes so you can find out which ones your dog actually enjoys.
How do I choose a letterbox dog treat box for my dog?
Start with your dog's size, age and chewing style. The small Try Me box suits smaller dogs and lighter chewers, while the large box suits medium and large dogs with more experience of natural chews. There is also a puppy pack for dogs aged 12 weeks and over and a senior pack built around gentler options. Check each individual item before feeding, because age alone does not make every treat suitable.
Are letterbox dog treats suitable for puppies?
Some are, depending on the pack. The Puppy Starter Letterbox Dog Treat Pack is selected for puppies aged 12 weeks and over, and the small Try Me box has a minimum age of 16 weeks. The large Try Me box is aimed at dogs already used to natural treats and is not the best starting point for a young puppy. Always check the size, thickness and hardness of each piece before giving it to your puppy.
How many treats come in a letterbox dog treat box?
The small Try Me box contains 22 treats and the large Try Me box contains 20, with the large box weighing approximately 500g. The puppy and senior packs are mixed selections rather than fixed counts. Because these are natural pieces, size, shape, colour and weight vary between boxes, and individual items may be substituted when stock changes, so the photograph shows an example rather than an exact guarantee.
Choosing treats for a dog you know well is easy. Choosing for one you are still learning about is where most people get stuck, and it is exactly where a mixed letterbox box earns its place. Fido's Tasty Treats hand-packs every box at our Normanton shop, with natural air-dried treats, clear contents lists and free delivery on orders over £8. Start with a Try Me box, see what your dog reaches for first, and build from there. Shop online and let your dog do the deciding.